Canfield Train Wrecking Case Captures Justice Interest
Young William Canfield stands trial in New Lisbon for train wrecking and murder with Perkins Detective Agency linked to the case. Defense attacks detectives Todd and Perkins over alleged coercion while the state seeks 15 witnesses, including East Palestine officials, as hearings stretch through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lisnox
William Canfield
Perkins Detective Agency
Pittsburg
Canfield
Hares
Perkins
E. Booth Todd
Claudie Perkins
Tranty
New Castle
East Palestine
Anderson
Young Perkins
Pittsboro
Ohio
Hayes
Afayor
Marshal
Canficeld
Todd
Nichols
Preacher Seeks Baptism as Creed Shifts Church
Rev W H Ure resigns from Methodist Protestant Church in Astostows and joins a Disciple of Christ church. He explains a change in theology while the Disciple pastor J C B S Kew outlines that faith and obedience to Jesus define Christianity, free from additional creeds or church discipline. The move highlights a drift toward Disciples of Christ principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astostows
W. H. Ure
Methodist Protestant Church
Central Christian Church
Disciple Church
J.C. B.S
Kew
Brut
Urely Sao
Disciples of Christ
Jesus
Crist
Quay Plans Federal Building Bid for McKeesport
In McKeesport on December 23, Senator Quay signals intent to introduce a federal building bill after holidays. He asks Postmaster Sales to forward a statement to aid the measure, while local press and citizens debate the city's need amid misstatements about a local tube works relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Quay
McKeesport
Besset
Cnn
McKeest Tube Works
Itemis
Double Tracking Project on Pittsburg Fort Wayne Line
On December 23 Liwa O special report on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad division beginning double tracking. Work will be pushed to ready traffic in 1893 or late 1892. The Pennsylvania Company anticipates enormous trade during the World's Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liwa
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Pennsylvania Company
Torturer Confesses in Miss Wise Robbery Case
Tom Bloor confined on Miss Phabe Wise robbery in Maxshetp confessed today. He implicates himself with accomplices Zeph Tyler and Henry Zwefel who left town Monday after learning of the warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxshetp
Tom Bloor
Long Trouble Causes a Enicde
Jacob Grimm a well known citizen of this place died this afternoon from a knife wound to the eye suffered during delirium and dispute. He left a wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suazon
Jacob Grimm
Thieves Run Down In Hottmarssonas Raid Case
A year of robberies in Hottmarssona ends as a masked gang is captured. Detectives under James McFeeley search Henry Slay’s home and uncover a thieves’ arsenal and stolen goods valued in the thousands. Warrants issued for the fugitive ring members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hottmarssona
St. Michael's Catholic Church
John Heine
Altoona
Martin Bell
McGraw
Henry Slay
Shay
Hearing in Hanna case draws strong local interest
W F Hanna dentist faces serious charge after direct evidence presented. Miss Kitty Godhnour accuses him with drugs reportedly sourced from a Pittsburg doctor. bail set at 1000. Also reports drill into Cambria iron rails prices, flood wrecked Lutheran graveyard, and South Fork Fishing Club venue fight signals more suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idrostown
W. F. Hanna
Kitty Godhnour
Pittsburg
J. B. Holsinger
Rifle Club
Mr. Holsinger
John Fulton
Cambria Iron Company
South Fork Fishing Club
J. H. Brown
Messrs. Strayer
Leskey
Tragedy in Af Oil Region Ends in Murder
In Benner Pa near Petersville two men, James F Mills and Peter Dugan, quarreled after returning from a dance. Mills attacked Dugan with a hammer in a boiler house on the Welsh farm, leaving Dugan dead from two skull wounds. Mills fled. a jury later ruled murder. Dugan held at Butter jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benner
Petersville
Griesbach &Co
Peter 8 Dugan
James F. Mills
Mills
Christie Brothers
Millis
Renfrew
Frank Norris
Boiler
Hogether
Dogan
Duran
Dugan
Butter
Haney Dies After Shooting by Sweetheart in Hotel
William L. Haney died in West Middlesex after being shot by Rose McMullen. The death followed delirium and brain inflammation. a coroner's inquest was planned, with the shooter likely not arrested. An elegant society wedding followed at First Presbyterian Church with Agnes Everett Morrison and Samuel Lawrence Luce tying the knot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkrastows
William L. Haney
Rose McMullen
West Middlesex
Paul Wick
Haney
Agnes Everett Morrison
Samuel Lawrence Luce
Multiple river of local disaster reports from Dec to Jan
A clipped column lists a string of casualties and incidents including the death of John Socha by coal fall at Lake Fidler colliery, J. A. Mackenzie of Chicago as the twelfth Lake Shore wreck victim, a shop robbery at New Florence, Frey Mown killed by a mine roof, efforts to arrest Mrs Delamater in a libel case, two tramps killed in BR R wreck at Franklin, Apollo Iron and Steel Company loss from a gas explosion, Tires en killed by a Ft Wayne engine, Katie Attys burned in Westmoreland County, J B Horsinors injured by a burning match, and several Pittsburg exhibits and shortages noted in a chaotic list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas. J. A. Mackenzie
Chicago
Lake Shore
Toledo
Tuteres
Elliott
New Florence
Frey Mown
East Palestine
Mra
Franklin
Apollo Iron and Steel Company
Pittsburg
Katie Attys
Louis Allen
Ligenier Township
Westmoreland County
J. B. Horsixors
Johnstown
Siamaeik
Tur
Diamond Studs at Harpy & Co
Beautiful collection of diamond studs priced from five to one hundred dollars. Located at 529 Gunithbeld Street three doors from City Hall. Open every evening for viewing and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpy & Co
Gunithbeld Street
City Hall
Board of Control bans winter racing entries in new resolution
The Board of Control in New York announces a rule barring owners, horses, trainers, and jockeys racing north of Maryland or east of Ohio in December January or February or on more than days in a year from races of Monmouth Park Coney Island New York Jockey Club and Brooklyn Jockey Club The measure to take effect January 1 1892 faces some opposition but is adopted unanimously After terse debate some officials question its value and predict no mass exit from Guttenburg track reported to run until April 15 as winter racing proceeds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
New York
Monmouth Park Racing Association
Coney Island Jockey Club
New York Jockey Club
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Idms
Maryland
Ohio
Dwyer
Cassatt
Guttenburg
Waalbaum
Carr
Unique Christmas swimming event at the Natatorium
The Natatorium hosts a Christmas day swimming program with multiple heats and handicaps led by Prof. J. McEwen and J P Fox. Notable bets claim Fox will fail three underwater lengths. A water polo match features Nagatorium versus Pittsburg Football Club with timekeepers Fred Goodwyn L C McCormick and Jas Taylor Sr. Races run 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soareee
Prof
J. McEwen
J. FP. Fox
C.J. Bruce
E. Moniger
Davy Lavwrence
Andy Selbert
J. Year
Imne— Charles
F. Wenskowsky
Sereteh
Bert Price
Chris, Zink
Floyd Stein
X. Ridley
W. Brickley
W. Dickins
Roscoe Dankerly
Bov
J. T. Taylor
Davis
fMeen
M. F. Cummings
G. Smith
G. Riley
Boyis
Harry Goodwin
James Meegan
Walter
C. Kerns
Roscoe Funkerly
Riley
F. Mitchell
M. Mariner
W. Michel
P. Mager
Flower
McEwen
Fox
Nagatorium
Pittsburg
Fred Goodwyn
L. C. McCormick
Jas, Taylor, Sr
Tomorrow's football game pits Pittsburg and Youngstown at Exposition Park
The upcoming clash between Pittsburg and Youngstown teams at Exposition Park tomorrow afternoon promises a keen contest. Youngstown arrives with a strong dribbling reputation and will meet Pittsburg’s strongest lineup, kickoff at 2:30 with George McPherson refereeing. Lineups listed include Pittspartton and Youngstown Be Poole Peat B. Rovinist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Pittsburg
Exposition Park
Pennsylvania
George McPherson
Madison Square Boxing Talks Ahead of Sullivan Slavin Bout
Charley Mitchell shows strength after talking loudly yesterday while Paddy Sinvin and a party move quietly. Jim Corbett unhappy at terms with the Englishman but plans to press on. The Mitchell bout is set for February 1 with plans to spar Slavin in theaters. Johnston remains ill with rheumatism as Sullivan Slavin negotiations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Mitchell
Paddy Sinvin
Jim Corbett
Mitchellen
Slavin
W. A. Brady
Corbett
Seeu
Madison Square Garden
Charley Johnston
Sulll Backey Joullivan
Oker
Brooklyn
Johnston
Latonia Announces Rich Spring Stakes for 1892 Meet
Latonia Jockey Club reveals spring meeting stakes for 1892 adding to the Derby Himyar and Osks. New purses include 1200 to 2000 dollar races for 2 and 3 year olds, with nine furlongs to a mile and a quarter. The meeting runs May 21 to June 24 lasting 30 days, with dividends declared and overweight sweepstakes funded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latonia
Track conditions at GurTrexnene ruin racing card
Dec 9 race card reports very poor track. Sir George Irst wins first race over Lilian and Jule, time 1:17. Magic firat leads five furlongs with Morgan 6 second and Hoes Geolt third, time 1:6. Climax wins six and a half furlongs with Callan second and Gettysburg third. Fourth race six furlongs has Man hausett second and Gambler third, time not clear. Fifth race details obscured with bettors Conant Bohemian third, time 1:24.744.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir George Irst
Lilian
Jule
Magic Firat
Morgan
Hoes Geolt
Climax
Callan
Gettysburg
Furion
Manhausett
Gambler
Cornell candidates for new crew and other sports notes
The report lists Cornell crews candidates and mentions racing in New Orleans and Boston. It notes Murphy will not race elsewhere, and changes in the Central and Western Leagues, with Boalding's venture failing and a £600 loss. Also covers Kennel Club, Needham match, and Havana dispatch on Stelni reflecting chess and boxing interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Carroll
En Orleans
New Castle
MonGax Murphy
Boston
Colmabes Milwaukee
Asco
Boalding
Carnese Kennel Club
la Preroce
Mess
Iyle
Cnicanet
Elena Needham
Ian
Chicago
Boca
Stelnicorto
Myer
Ae Kennorant
Knights of Pythias entertain Southside at Odd Fellows Hall
A few hundred attended an Knights of Pythias entertainment in Odd Fellows Hall last night. Heavy westbound train delays at Union Station disrupted morning travel. Michael Welsh age two months died at his parents home near 104 Tustin Street likely from a spasmodic cause. Curr Foxes of Allegheny Fire Department denied involvement in a fundraising drive for a diamond stud gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Southside
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Union Station
H .Montxs
Pittsburg
Beaver Falls
Hexur Mots
Allegheny
Michael Welsh
Tustin Street
Allegheny Fie
Crimes and thefts and a piano ad mix in Pittsburgh notice
Collided with the law reports multiple incidents as Cartes Suita is arrested at Union depot for attempting to pick pockets. A house at No 12 Eighth Street is entered and jewelry valued at 73 dollars stolen. Several arrests follow for theft and a false pretense hearing is set for Saturday. Plus a long block of local ads promote Hamilton’s piano and Harpy & Hayes jewelers with a parade of instruments and novelties available in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crartes Suita
Southside
Union Depot
H. J. Willey
Eighth Street
Sam Levi
Frank Timmany
Officer Cross
Max Aberam
Shores Alley
Tnropore Tombnick
Alderman King
Henry Meyers
Joan Sullivan
Fifth Avenue
Eleventh Ward
Names in the Moyogoannia and allied directories
A long list of individuals and couples with matches to cities such as Roanoke New York Cleveland and Philadelphia appears, listing names including Moyogoannia Harry King E Secca Upstill Boyle a variety of last names and residential locations. The fragmented OCR shows many names and places tied to regional business and social records, suggesting a household or directory aggregate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyogoannia
Harry King
Roanoke
B. A. Dare
New York
E. Secca
St. Paul
H. W. Darling
E. A. Upstill
Cleveland
D. & Robeson
Uniontown
Charlo Steele
Donley
John Boyle
F. Ringgola
A. W. Young
Youngstown
W E. Reis
New Castle
Charles F.am
Manchester
J.” J. Z Hilliard
Mannington
Howes
Tore
John Hoplins
Buffalo
H. N. Booz
Philadelphia
B. Lyman
Indianapolis
A Haas
Cincinnati
Alfred Wilson
Franklin
Miss McLain
New Cumberland
Charlotte Irish
W. B. Irish
E. J. Long
Thompson
Wife
East Live
Sumuer McAdoo
Toronto
W. W. Jamison
Brown
W. A. Griffiths
A. E. Maltby
Slippery Rock
George Deville
Duquesne
Robert Smith
Aoe
Eventh Avenue
D. D. Moriarity
G. Filer
Sharon
B. F. Taggart
E. Chilger
D. Os
Butler
D. E. Sn
Somerset
C. W. Gould
Ower
Amenerm
G. C. Waters
Medina
J. G. Henderson
Steubenville
Howard Diehl
Bedford
Joseph Bell
Salem
J. P. Miller
T. Jones
Washington
W.C. Lynch
Scottdale
E. E. Agana
N. Castle
Constantine
St. James
J. F. Maffet
Clarion
G. Lee James Lindsay
Delmont
T. P. Campbell
D. BH. Brashey
Attica
T. C. Brashey
Champaign
W. Blackvie
Orville
J. R. Orr
Manor
H. A. Fryburg
L. W. Musser
Snow Shoe
P Slitters
East Lake City
Martha Patton
Fayette City
J. & Deahl
Fr. M. Finley
F. H. Finley
Finleyville
C. P. Smith and Family
Bradford
J. W. Shearn
James D. Beall
George Clifford
Wheeling
H. A. Spindler
J. 5. Stewart
Morgantown
C. H. Wisse
Dravo
St. Cuaiene Ates Lone Baker
C. R. Devel
Friendly
J. J. Rooney
Tranger
A. Z. Morse
South New Lyone
HA. Spencer
G. S. Woodworth
H. Sterett
Harrisburg
M. H. Beechan Eorsbepoes
Frank Bowles
H. B Hop
West Newton
Eugene Wagner
Massisncre
J. E. Trot
Baltimore
EB. 8
House
A. T. Smagde
Lansing
Ae McCollum
Olf City
David Harris
Olean
W. M. Brown
Notable Travelers and Visitors At City Hotels
Colonel George W. Elkins arrived from Philadelphia last night. LB Spiter, a Uniontown hardware man, is at the Central Hotel. Colonel W. P. Read went to Chicago to spend Christmas with his family. William Foerster of Harrisburg and Louis Lemaine of France are lodged at the Duquesne, described as foreign businessmen. Foe, a wine merchant, is also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Elkins
Philadelphia
LB Spiter
Uniontown
Central Hotel
W. P. Read
Chicago
Bank
Elisborate
William Foerster
Harrisburg
Louis Lemaine
Reineics
France
Duquesne A
Foe
John de Witt Miller
James A. Stranahan
Mercer
Seventh Avenue
Mr. Stranahan
John A. Logan
Youngstown
Washington
Jo. Waldron
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
New York
Alexander Dowie
Mr. Locke
Pittsburgers Registered At New York Hotels
Special section reports a list of Pittsburgers registered at New York hotels on December 23. Names include C. C. Briggs Windsor J. W. Marsh Holland House H. Miller 81 James Hotel E. B. Malling Grind Hotel G P Paxson Hotel Imperial T Reniers Sweeney's Hotel F E Beardeon &J. James H K Thaw St James Hotel E G Currie Morton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
River News and Notes from Louisville Dispatch
River conditions update with rain and rising water levels on falls and canal. Vessels Guiding Star and tow departing for New Orleans exchange tows with Excel. Captain John Barrett present. Golden Rule and parece State due from New Orleans and Memphis respectively. several towboats listed for Evansvilleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Guiding Star
New Orleans
John Barrett
Excel
Memphis
Deee Teeter
Cincinnati
Weather Notes and River Readings for Local Towns
Reports from several towns indicate river levels with conditions. Allegheny Junction shows rising elver feet. Morgantown river at 4 feet 4 inches and stationary. Ruownaville river at 4 feet 11 inches rising. Haining reports 47 degrees at 5 A.M. Waknex notes elver 2 feet with light rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Junction
Elver
Morgantown
Haining
Ruownaville
WaknEx
Coater
River gauges and rail traffic in Ohio River region
Night rain and rising Kanawha and Mississippi tributaries push river levels higher. Wheeling reports 7 feet 3 inches and stationary. Memphis sees 9 feet with no arrivals. Cincinnati and New Orleans show active departures and arrivals. Silk handkerchiefs offered by James H. Aiken & Co. at 100 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermo
Memphis
New Orleans
Henson
Cincinnati
de Ce Nefouston
Cineias
Honaton
Emphis
Sini
Cherokee
Sheield
Tennessee
James H. Aiken & Co
Fifth Avenue
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Detectives
Lisbon
Mr. Braff
M'Keesport
Fort Wayne
Miss Wise
Hanmesnees
Lona Shepherd
Steclton
Jackson Brint
Reamies
Hollidaysburg
South Fork Salts
Snowoeix
John Socha
Lake Fidler
Pittspartton
Poole
Peat
ST Madison Square
Guttenberg
General Sporting Notes
Minoe
Motte O'Teory
McTighe
Third Avenues
Smithfield Street
House of the Good Shepherd
Troy Hill
Christiana
Pilgrim’s Progress
Celestial City
Christian
Teuton
Decker Bros
Hamilton’s
Harpy & Hayes
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Herry
Terheyd
W. B
H. S. Speer
Forest Grove
Iowa
George M. Pullmen
Wickes
Pullman
Pittsburgers
River News and Notes
Virginia
Nia
Oder
Watern Penaylvania
Ohio Valley
Der
United States Weather Bureau
Thin City
Bae
Miss
Meng
Amie OF
Mio
Jacksons
Liberty ST
H. & C. F. Anleres
Merchant Tailors
Smithfield Et
new-Mertssu
London
Apollinaris
TABLE
Lonpom
the People
Campbell & Uh
Elite Photo
Loch
Market St
Clites
Npstairs
Danner’s
Fcience of Health
the Danner Medicine Co
Federal St
GEO. A. Kelly’& Co
E. Holden & CV
Federal St. Ene
Oplevis
Pitts
Men’s & Boys
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